{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/honduras/la-ceiba","updatedAt":"2026-10-15T01:15:15.004Z","place":{"city":"La Ceiba","country":"Honduras","countryCode":"HN","lat":15.75971,"lon":-86.78221},"safety":{"score":45,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":33,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":46,"travellerSentiment":{"score":43,"label":"Mixed to negative","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel unsafe walking alone after dark and express concern about crime in non-tourist zones, though some note the Cangrejal River area and Container Bar vicinity as relatively safer for evening activity.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":46,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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weather","value":30,"display":"October: highs ~30°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 4 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2.5,"display":"Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No. La Ceiba remains a high-risk destination for visitors due to elevated violent crime and limited police presence beyond tourist zones.","summary":"La Ceiba's safety profile shows serious concerns: homicide rate is 31.4 per 100k, armed robbery and pickpocketing are high risks for visitors, and government advisories urge reconsidering travel. While the Bay Islands are relatively safe, the city itself experiences significant crime, particularly in poorly lit areas and certain neighborhoods.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Armed robbery risk is significant for visitors, particularly in poorly lit areas and when resisting crime; San Isidro and western beach zones are hotspots"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded areas, markets, and on public transport, especially near the pier and nightlife districts"},"safeAreas":["Barrio la Isla","Cangrejal River area"],"avoidAreas":["San Isidro (high crime, armed robbery)","El Chile (violent crime hotspot)","Western beach zone (gang territory)","El Paseo (dangerous, especially at night)","El Retén (gang presence, robbery risk)"],"scams":["International bank fraud ring involving fake employees","Taxi overcharging or fake tour operators"],"zones":[{"name":"Barrio la Isla","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe area with nightlife and lower crime; recommended for visitors."},{"name":"Cangrejal River area","level":"safe","note":"Considered one of the nicest and safest areas, popular for eco-tourism and daytime activities."},{"name":"Centro Histórico (downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Busy during day but pickpocketing and robbery risks increase after dark; stay alert."},{"name":"San Isidro","level":"avoid","note":"Known for high crime rates, armed robbery, and gang activity; avoid especially at night."},{"name":"El Chile","level":"avoid","note":"High-risk neighborhood with frequent violent crime; not recommended for visitors."},{"name":"Western beach zone (west of old pier)","level":"avoid","note":"Territory of heavily armed gang per Wikivoyage and recent reports; avoid due to safety concerns."},{"name":"El Paseo","level":"avoid","note":"Cited as dangerous area with elevated crime; avoid particularly after dark."},{"name":"El Retén","level":"avoid","note":"Listed among high-risk neighborhoods for robbery and gang presence; avoid for safety."}]}}